1794 Works of Benjamin Franklin | Autobiography & Essays | 2nd US ed
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Known as one of the most important and prolific founding fathers of America, Benjamin Franklin wrote several works that have left a legacy in American history. Franklin’s famous ‘Autobiography’ is often considered Franklin’s best-known book and is an important part of Americana. Originally known as ‘Memoirs’ by Franklin himself, ‘Autobiography’ covers each aspect of Franklin’s life including his studies in French, various letters he wrote while in Paris, the progress of his philosophies and experiments on electricity.
This beautiful 1794 2nd American edition of works of Franklin includes not only his ‘Autobiography’ but numerous other short essays including:
- Concerning Savages of North America
- On Luxury, Idleness, and Industry
- On Slave Trade
- English Language – innovations in printing
Item number: #27775
Price: $950
1794 Works of Benjamin Franklin | Autobiography & Essays | 2nd US ed
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Known as one of the most important and prolific founding fathers of America, Benjamin Franklin wrote several works that have left a legacy in American history. Franklin’s famous ‘Autobiography’ is often considered Franklin’s best-known book and is an important part of Americana. Originally known as ‘Memoirs’ by Franklin himself, ‘Autobiography’ covers each aspect of Franklin’s life including his studies in French, various letters he wrote while in Paris, the progress of his philosophies and experiments on electricity.
This beautiful 1794 2nd American edition of works of Franklin includes not only his ‘Autobiography’ but numerous other short essays including:
- Concerning Savages of North America
- On Luxury, Idleness, and Industry
- On Slave Trade
- English Language – innovations in printing
Item number: #27775
Price: $950
FRANKLIN, Benjamin
Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin
New York: Samuel Campbell, 1794.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
- I – v, [1], 7-206
- II – 142
- References: Sabin 25601; Evans 27009; Grolier American 21
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~7.25in X 4.75in (18.5cm x 11.5cm)
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Categories
Americana, American History
Philosophy
Medicine & Science
Authors
FRANKLIN, Benjamin
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete